By: Tim Clark on October 28, 2024
As a teenager and young adult, I was an avid fan of the post-punk/alternative rock genre, and I discovered REM in the mid eighties. I used to blast them in my car on my morning drive to High School, and then again on my drive home. Radio Free Europe. The One I Love. It’s the…
By: Cathy Glei on October 28, 2024
Wow, there is so much to chew on from this week’s reading Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russel Moore. I am a little fired up so I apologize in advance for any leakage of pain and passion. Not only did this book spark something deep within, but I am sitting…
By: Kally Elliott on October 28, 2024
I never imagined I’d find so much common ground with a Southern Baptist—okay, a former Southern Baptist – but when I read Russell Moore’s book, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, I not only found myself rabidly turning page after page but saying, out loud, “Yes!” and “Preach!” and again, “YES!” If…
By: Jenny Dooley on October 28, 2024
I struggle to understand the specific brand of American Evangelicalism described in our book this week. I’ve been somewhat detached from American Christianity, and it’s taken a bit to get my bearings in recent years. I remember my feelings of dismay when returning for a short holiday break in 1999 to find my favorite local…
By: Mathieu Yuill on October 28, 2024
I recently had the chance to step out of my Canadian bubble and join my cohort—fellow students from the Doctor of Leadership, Global Perspectives program at George Fox University—in Washington, DC. Since our coursework is primarily online, this annual in-person event is a chance to engage deeply, especially in a place that holds global and…
By: Noel Liemam on October 27, 2024
As I read and try to understand concepts from Polanyi’s book, “The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origin of Our Time” I am convinced that it is a good reference, but my issue was that it will take more time to really read and understand it and to get relevant takeaway that can be…
By: Jana Dluehosh on October 24, 2024
Hospice faces a cruel reality in this country; it makes money. As we have discussed throughout our studies, money is power. An article noted that “As it turns out, not even hospice care is immune to private equity’s takeover of just about everything. One study found that the number of US hospices owned by private equity…
By: Chad Warren on October 24, 2024
The history of the United States is steeped in the concept of rugged individualism, a defining trait that has shaped the nation’s identity and culture. From the early settlers who navigated the unknown waters of the New World to the industrial leaders who built empires in the bustling cities of the 19th century, the American…
By: Dinka Utomo on October 24, 2024
The rapid and unpredictable changes have left many people uncertain, hesitant, and even anxious. In last week’s reading, our class discussed the anxiety that plagues the majority of Gen Z due to the influence of social media. One of the impacts is the loss of meaning in real-world relationships. Even though they are virtually connected…
By: Christy on October 24, 2024
Presidential candidates vice president Harris and former president Trump are debating school choice, among many topics. While the overall topic is quite complex with multiple layers of debate, one item of discussion is if tax credits should be given to families with homeschooled students or students attending private schools. In general, Harris opposes using taxpayer…
By: Julie O'Hara on October 24, 2024
This week I did my best to read Karl Polyani’s The Great Transformation written 80 years ago to elucidate economic and social changes in Europe as it became an industrialized society. The book focused on the rise of market liberalism and the author’s belief that it was neither sustainable nor healthy. The key concept of…
By: Daren Jaime on October 24, 2024
Mama said there would be days like this. This is a saying my mother said when your normal flow is distracted by something that takes you aback or off course. Such is the case in this week’s reading on The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi. I exhausted huge mental and emotional capacity, with frustration and…
By: Adam Harris on October 24, 2024
This Sunday, we are finishing our series “Tales From the Scrypt…ures”. Get it? It’s a play off the old television series “Tales from the Crypt.” It’s spooky season, so we are diving into Bible stories that are a bit eerie and usually avoided on a Sunday morning. The one I’ll be unpacking this Sunday is…
By: Diane Tuttle on October 24, 2024
While The Great Transformation, The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time by Karl Polanyi goes through historical times and the relationship of the economy, the purpose of this book was not simply a history book. According to economic historian, Karl Polanyi, he was searching for an explanation about why trends occurred and the impact…
By: Adam Cheney on October 24, 2024
After reading this week’s book, The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi and commentary on it by Jason Clark I realize there are so many different paths this blog might venture down. We might look at the way Evangelicals have contributed to and have lived in the “eschatological space” of capitalism and Evangelicalism.[1] We might look…
By: Jonita Fair-Payton on October 24, 2024
This book had perfect timing for an assignment on which I am currently working to complete. I am working with the most fascinating organization. It is a youth serving organization that provides paid internships with Fortune 500 companies to high school seniors in under-resourced schools. Along with the internships, students receive training and mentorship. It…
By: Kari on October 24, 2024
Over two years ago, I inquired about the Doctor of Leadership in Global Perspectives (DLGP) program at Portland Seminary. I loved the program, but I was concerned I would not meet the requirements of having a relevant master’s degree. During my application interview, I was assured that my leadership and ministry experience qualified me for…
By: Elysse Burns on October 24, 2024
Over the summer, Netflix released a film entitled Fly Me to the Moon. The story is set against the backdrop of the Space Race, the Apollo 11 mission, and the task given to fictitious marketing expert Kelly Jones to create a fake moon landing in case the mission failed. I do not want to spend much time…
By: Ryan Thorson on October 24, 2024
Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front, by Wendell Berry. Love the quick profit, the annual raise, vacation with pay. Want more of everything ready-made. Be afraid to know your neighbours and to die. And you will have a window in your head. Not even your future will be a mystery any more. Your mind will…
By: Mathieu Yuill on October 24, 2024
Running a small marketing company is a bit like being the captain of a ship in unpredictable waters—there’s a lot that can go right and, of course, a lot that can go wrong. I have a knack for clarity—seeing through the fog, pinpointing problems, and figuring out the quickest way forward. It’s a great gift…
